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Waltham, MA resident a finalist in Kayem's Create Fenway's Next Frank contest

Kayem Foods, the Official Frank and Sausage of the Boston Red Sox, has unveiled the top 5 finalists in its Create Fenway’s Next Frank online contest and Jake Y. from Waltham, MA is a finalist! Beginning today and continuing through July 8, hot dog fans can vote for their favorite Fenway Frank creation by visiting www.Facebook.com/KayemFranks. The winning recipe will be announced by a Red Sox player at a special free lunchtime National Hot Dog Day celebration at The Landing on July 23 and will be served at Fenway Park during the Red Sox game versus the Tampa Bay Rays that night. Jake's Fenway Frank creation: 

“ Nachos Locos Fenway Frank” - Salsa, guacamole, pickled jalapeno rings, and crushed nacho tortilla chips on top of a Kayem Fenway Frank 

The two finalists will be brought to Boston to personally serve samples of their franks at Kayem’s National Hot Dog Day celebration on July 23 and in addition to the honor of having their signature frank sold within Fenway Park, the grand prize winner will also receive a $1,000 Cash Gift Card.  Runner up will receive a $500 Cash Gift Card.

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Kayem’s National Hot Dog Day celebration will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a free Kayem frank, enter raffles for a chance to win Kayem and Boston Harbor Cruises prizes, have their photo taken with a Red Sox Player, Wally the Green Monster, and the 2004 and 2007 Red Sox World Championship Trophies.

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